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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 300.44 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 300.44 and 56 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 300.44 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/300.44 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 300.44 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 16,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824.64/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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