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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.75 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.75 and 104.02 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.75 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.75 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.75 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 31,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,284.02/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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