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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 299.98 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 299.98 and 84.43 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 299.98 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/299.98 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 299.98 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 25,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326.50/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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