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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 301.04 and 56.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 301.04 and 56.41 is: 84.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 301.04 = 56.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/301.04 = 56.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 301.04 × 56.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 16,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981.67/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.62

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