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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.64 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.64 and 115.20 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.64 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.64 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.64 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 34,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.73/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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