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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.28 and 56.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.28 and 56.57 is: 84.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.28 = 56.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.28 = 56.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.28 × 56.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 17,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.13/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.84

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