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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.29 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.29 and 70.85 is: 106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.29 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.29 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.29 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 21,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.77/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.26

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