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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 300.42 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 300.42 and 91.98 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 300.42 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/300.42 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 300.42 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 27,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632.63/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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