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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.47, 300.69 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.47, 300.69 and 70.47 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.47 : 300.69 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.47/300.69 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.47x = 300.69 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.47x = 21,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,190.75/200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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