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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.38 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.38 and 86.26 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.38 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.38 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.38 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 25,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,910.78/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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