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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 301.33 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 301.33 and 114.37 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 301.33 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/301.33 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 301.33 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 34,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,463.02/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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