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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 300.47 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 300.47 and 56.04 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 300.47 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/300.47 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 300.47 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 16,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838.34/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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