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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 301.41 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 301.41 and 104.58 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 301.41 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/301.41 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 301.41 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 31,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,521.46/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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