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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.74 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.74 and 85.08 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.74 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.74 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.74 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 25,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586.96/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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