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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 300.88 and 70.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 300.88 and 70.68 is: 106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 300.88 = 70.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/300.88 = 70.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 300.88 × 70.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 21,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.08/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.02

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