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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 300.48 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 300.48 and 104.08 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 300.48 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/300.48 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 300.48 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 31,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,273.96/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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