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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 301.08 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 301.08 and 72.56 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 301.08 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/301.08 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 301.08 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 21,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846.36/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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