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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 300.30 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 300.30 and 91.96 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 300.30 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/300.30 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 300.30 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 27,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,615.59/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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