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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 301.08 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 301.08 and 104.46 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 301.08 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/301.08 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 301.08 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 31,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,450.82/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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