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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 300.44 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 300.44 and 128.31 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 300.44 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/300.44 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 300.44 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 38,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548.81/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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