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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.73 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.73 and 70.50 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.73 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.73 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.73 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 21,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201.47/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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