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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.47, 300.71 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.47, 300.71 and 56.19 is: 84.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.47 : 300.71 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.47/300.71 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.47x = 300.71 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.47x = 16,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.61/200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.29

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