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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 300.52 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 300.52 and 113.62 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 300.52 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/300.52 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 300.52 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 34,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145.08/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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