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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 300.28 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 300.28 and 102.57 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 300.28 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/300.28 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 300.28 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 30,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,799.72/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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