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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 301.48 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 301.48 and 104.72 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 301.48 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/301.48 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 301.48 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 31,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,570.99/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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