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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 300.54 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 300.54 and 84.71 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 300.54 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/300.54 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 300.54 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 25,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458.74/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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