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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.69 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.69 and 104.28 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.69 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.69 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.69 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 31,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355.95/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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