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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.43 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.43 and 72 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.43 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.43 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.43 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 21,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630.96/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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