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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.37 and 69.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.37 and 69.10 is: 103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.37 = 69.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.37 = 69.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.37 × 69.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 20,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,824.67/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.67

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