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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 300.74 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 300.74 and 113.93 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 300.74 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/300.74 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 300.74 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 34,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263.53/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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