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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 301.44 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 301.44 and 109.61 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 301.44 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/301.44 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 301.44 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 33,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,040.84/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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