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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 300.45 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 300.45 and 113.57 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 300.45 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/300.45 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 300.45 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 34,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122.11/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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