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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.26 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.26 and 135.84 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.26 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.26 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.26 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 40,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923.16/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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