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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 300.77 and 70.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 300.77 and 70.48 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 300.77 = 70.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/300.77 = 70.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 300.77 × 70.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 21,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.56/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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