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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 301.29 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 301.29 and 104.37 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 301.29 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/301.29 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 301.29 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 31,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,445.64/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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