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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 300.46 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 300.46 and 72.08 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 300.46 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/300.46 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 300.46 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 21,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657.16/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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