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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 300.91 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 300.91 and 104.73 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 300.91 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/300.91 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 300.91 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 31,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,514.30/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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