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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 301.13 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 301.13 and 103.27 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 301.13 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/301.13 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 301.13 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 31,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097.18/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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