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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.80 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.80 and 84.97 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.80 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.80 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.80 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 25,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558.98/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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