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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 300.28 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 300.28 and 71.94 is: 107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 300.28 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/300.28 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 300.28 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 21,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602.14/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.90

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