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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 301.28 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 301.28 and 114.17 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 301.28 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/301.28 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 301.28 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 34,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395.06/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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