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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.32 and 56.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.32 and 56.61 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.32 = 56.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.32 = 56.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.32 × 56.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 17,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057.73/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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