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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 301.28 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 301.28 and 103.23 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 301.28 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/301.28 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 301.28 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 31,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100.62/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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