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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 301.04 and 114.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 301.04 and 114.00 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 301.04 = 114.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/301.04 = 114.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 301.04 × 114.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 34,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317.05/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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