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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 300.81 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 300.81 and 113.71 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 300.81 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/300.81 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 300.81 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 34,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205.11/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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