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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.93 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.93 and 114.02 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.93 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.93 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.93 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 34,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312.04/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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