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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 301.01 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 301.01 and 114.09 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 301.01 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/301.01 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 301.01 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 34,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.66/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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