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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 300.15 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 300.15 and 115.11 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 300.15 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/300.15 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 300.15 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 34,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550.27/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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