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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 301.32 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 301.32 and 114.29 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 301.32 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/301.32 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 301.32 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 34,436.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,436.64/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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