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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 301.33 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 301.33 and 85.30 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 301.33 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/301.33 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 301.33 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 25,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,703.45/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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