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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 300.30 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 300.30 and 90.48 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 300.30 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/300.30 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 300.30 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 27,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171.14/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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