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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 300.86 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 300.86 and 70.54 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 300.86 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/300.86 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 300.86 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 21,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.66/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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