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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 300.68 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 300.68 and 131.12 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 300.68 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/300.68 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 300.68 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 39,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,423.00/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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