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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 301.08 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 301.08 and 56.43 is: 84.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 301.08 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/301.08 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 301.08 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 16,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988.16/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.64

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