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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.44 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.44 and 113.50 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.44 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.44 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.44 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 34,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,099.94/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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