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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 300.82 and 56.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 300.82 and 56.26 is: 84.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 300.82 = 56.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/300.82 = 56.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 300.82 × 56.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 16,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924.13/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.38

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