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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.02 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.02 and 72.43 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.02 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.02 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.02 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 21,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802.88/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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