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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 299.81 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 299.81 and 84.53 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 299.81 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/299.81 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 299.81 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 25,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341.44/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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