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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.92 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.92 and 103.05 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.92 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.92 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.92 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 31,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,009.81/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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