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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 301.17 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 301.17 and 109.43 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 301.17 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/301.17 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 301.17 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 32,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955.60/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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