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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 300.27 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 300.27 and 70.16 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 300.27 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/300.27 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 300.27 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 21,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.94/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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