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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.51 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.51 and 72.02 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.51 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.51 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.51 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 21,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.73/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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