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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 300.97 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 300.97 and 85.29 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 300.97 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/300.97 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 300.97 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 25,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.73/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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