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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 301.08 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 301.08 and 103.34 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 301.08 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/301.08 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 301.08 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 31,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113.61/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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