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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 300.78 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 300.78 and 109.35 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 300.78 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/300.78 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 300.78 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 32,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890.29/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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