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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.38 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.38 and 84.68 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.38 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.38 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.38 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 25,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436.18/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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