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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 300.34 and 70.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 300.34 and 70.29 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 300.34 = 70.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/300.34 = 70.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 300.34 × 70.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 21,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,110.90/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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