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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.32 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.32 and 72.64 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.32 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.32 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.32 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 21,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887.88/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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