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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 300.02 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 300.02 and 71.75 is: 107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 300.02 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/300.02 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 300.02 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 21,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,526.44/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.63

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