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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 301.05 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 301.05 and 54.45 is: 81.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 301.05 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/301.05 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 301.05 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 16,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392.17/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.68

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