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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.26 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.26 and 56.58 is: 84.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.26 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.26 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.26 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 17,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045.29/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.85

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