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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 301.25 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 301.25 and 114.18 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 301.25 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/301.25 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 301.25 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 34,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,396.37/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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