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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 300.12 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 300.12 and 84.61 is: 126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 300.12 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/300.12 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 300.12 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 25,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393.15/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.82

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