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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 302.56 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 302.56 and 200.45 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 302.56 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/302.56 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 302.56 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 60,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647.15/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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