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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.89 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.89 and 84.95 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.89 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.89 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.89 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 25,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561.66/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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