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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.90, 300.76 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.90, 300.76 and 135.74 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.90 : 300.76 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.90/300.76 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.90x = 300.76 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.90x = 40,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825.16/200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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