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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 300 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 300 and 90.37 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 300 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/300 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 300 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 27,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,109.50/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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