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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.69 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.69 and 113.79 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.69 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.69 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.69 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 34,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,215.52/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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