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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 300.71 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 300.71 and 104.26 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 300.71 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/300.71 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 300.71 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 31,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,352.02/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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