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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 300.60 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 300.60 and 90.65 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 300.60 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/300.60 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 300.60 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 27,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250.14/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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