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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 299.90 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 299.90 and 95.85 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 299.90 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/299.90 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 299.90 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 28,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,745.42/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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