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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 301.08 and 56.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 301.08 and 56.45 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 301.08 = 56.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/301.08 = 56.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 301.08 × 56.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 16,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,994.46/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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