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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 300.96 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 300.96 and 104.54 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 300.96 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/300.96 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 300.96 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 31,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460.85/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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