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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 300.12 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 300.12 and 113.52 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 300.12 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/300.12 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 300.12 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 34,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069.62/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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