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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.45 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.45 and 113.67 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.45 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.45 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.45 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 34,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.15/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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