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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 301.44 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 301.44 and 104.70 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 301.44 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/301.44 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 301.44 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 31,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,560.77/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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