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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 301.28 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 301.28 and 109.46 is: 164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 301.28 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/301.28 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 301.28 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 32,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978.11/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.24

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