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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.42 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.42 and 102.73 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.42 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.42 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.42 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 30,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862.15/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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