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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 301.34 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 301.34 and 72.62 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 301.34 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/301.34 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 301.34 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 21,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883.31/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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