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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 301.42 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 301.42 and 136.69 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 301.42 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/301.42 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 301.42 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 41,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200.52/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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