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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 300.60 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 300.60 and 136.50 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 300.60 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/300.60 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 300.60 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 41,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031.90/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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