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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.34 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.34 and 114.16 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.34 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.34 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.34 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 34,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,400.97/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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