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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.87 and 56.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.87 and 56.30 is: 84.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.87 = 56.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.87 = 56.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.87 × 56.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 16,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937.48/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.44

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