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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.38 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.38 and 114.27 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.38 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.38 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.38 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 34,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437.56/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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