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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 301.26 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 301.26 and 103.37 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 301.26 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/301.26 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 301.26 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 31,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,140.13/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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