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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 299.97 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 299.97 and 104.10 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 299.97 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/299.97 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 299.97 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 31,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226.88/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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