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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 299.92 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 299.92 and 113.32 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 299.92 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/299.92 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 299.92 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 33,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986.93/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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