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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.69 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.69 and 70.49 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.69 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.69 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.69 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 21,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195.64/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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