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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.02 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.02 and 84.67 is: 126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.02 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.02 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.02 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 25,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402.16/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.91

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