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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.89 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.89 and 72.45 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.89 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.89 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.89 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 21,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799.12/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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