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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 300.54 and 70.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 300.54 and 70.36 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 300.54 = 70.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/300.54 = 70.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 300.54 × 70.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 21,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145.99/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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