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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.36 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.36 and 85.32 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.36 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.36 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.36 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 25,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,712.04/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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