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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 300.59 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 300.59 and 109.15 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 300.59 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/300.59 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 300.59 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 32,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,809.40/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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