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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 301.16 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 301.16 and 70.79 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 301.16 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/301.16 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 301.16 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 21,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317.26/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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