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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 301.83 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 301.83 and 104.74 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 301.83 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/301.83 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 301.83 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 31,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613.67/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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