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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 300.28 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 300.28 and 112.45 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 300.28 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/300.28 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 300.28 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 33,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764.98/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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