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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 300.38 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 300.38 and 91.94 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 300.38 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/300.38 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 300.38 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 27,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,614.98/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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