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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 300.28 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 300.28 and 96.12 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 300.28 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/300.28 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 300.28 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 28,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862.91/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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