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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 299.86 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 299.86 and 113.47 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 299.86 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/299.86 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 299.86 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 34,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025.11/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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