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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 301 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 301 and 114.22 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 301 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/301 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 301 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 34,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,380.22/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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