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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.71 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.71 and 86.66 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.71 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.71 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.71 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 26,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.53/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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