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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 300.90 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 300.90 and 85.06 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 300.90 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/300.90 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 300.90 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 25,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593.05/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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