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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 301.08 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 301.08 and 70.70 is: 106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 301.08 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/301.08 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 301.08 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 21,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286.36/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.06

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