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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 301.16 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 301.16 and 103.40 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 301.16 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/301.16 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 301.16 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 31,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,137.92/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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