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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 301.10 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 301.10 and 56.46 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 301.10 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/301.10 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 301.10 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 17,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000.11/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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