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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 300.41 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 300.41 and 84.75 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 300.41 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/300.41 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 300.41 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 25,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,461.05/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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