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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 300.04 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 300.04 and 91.79 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 300.04 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/300.04 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 300.04 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 27,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,540.44/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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