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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 301.13 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 301.13 and 56.44 is: 84.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 301.13 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/301.13 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 301.13 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 16,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995.17/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.67

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