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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.28 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.28 and 108.72 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.28 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.28 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.28 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 32,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,646.44/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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