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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.79 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.79 and 70.56 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.79 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.79 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.79 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 21,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223.74/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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