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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 300.51 and 70.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 300.51 and 70.37 is: 105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 300.51 = 70.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/300.51 = 70.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 300.51 × 70.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 21,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146.51/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.54

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