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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 300.25 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 300.25 and 91.87 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 300.25 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/300.25 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 300.25 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 27,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.01/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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