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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 301.01 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 301.01 and 85.12 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 301.01 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/301.01 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 301.01 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 25,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,621.97/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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