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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.28 and 56.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.28 and 56.56 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.28 = 56.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.28 = 56.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.28 × 56.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 17,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040.40/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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