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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 301 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 301 and 113.92 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 301 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/301 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 301 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 34,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289.92/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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