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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 300.60 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 300.60 and 113.88 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 300.60 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/300.60 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 300.60 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 34,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232.33/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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