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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 300.98 and 109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 300.98 and 109.39 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 300.98 = 109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/300.98 = 109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 300.98 × 109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 32,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,924.20/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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