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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 300.90 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 300.90 and 85.05 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 300.90 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/300.90 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 300.90 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 25,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,591.55/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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