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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.17 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.17 and 114.18 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.17 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.17 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.17 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 34,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387.59/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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