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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 300.22 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 300.22 and 103.90 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 300.22 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/300.22 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 300.22 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 31,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192.86/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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