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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.30, 300.60 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.30, 300.60 and 113.72 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.30 : 300.60 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.30/300.60 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.30x = 300.60 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.30x = 34,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182.73/200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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