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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 300.65 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 300.65 and 85.01 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 300.65 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/300.65 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 300.65 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 25,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558.58/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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