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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 300.87 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 300.87 and 70.56 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 300.87 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/300.87 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 300.87 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 21,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229.39/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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