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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 301.20 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 301.20 and 56.50 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 301.20 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/301.20 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 301.20 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 17,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017.80/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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