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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 299.93 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 299.93 and 138.45 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 299.93 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/299.93 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 299.93 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 41,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,525.31/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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