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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.26 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.26 and 85.42 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.26 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.26 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.26 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 25,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,733.63/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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