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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 301.04 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 301.04 and 104.56 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 301.04 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/301.04 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 301.04 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 31,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476.74/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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