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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.47, 300.70 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.47, 300.70 and 84.88 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.47 : 300.70 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.47/300.70 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.47x = 300.70 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.47x = 25,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,523.74/200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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