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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 301.37 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 301.37 and 114.09 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 301.37 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/301.37 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 301.37 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 34,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382.73/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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