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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 300.21 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 300.21 and 71.88 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 300.21 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/300.21 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 300.21 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 21,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579.09/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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