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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 301.26 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 301.26 and 85.26 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 301.26 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/301.26 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 301.26 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 25,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684.62/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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