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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 301.25 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 301.25 and 114.15 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 301.25 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/301.25 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 301.25 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 34,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387.97/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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