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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.36 and 56.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.36 and 56.64 is: 84.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.36 = 56.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.36 = 56.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.36 × 56.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 17,069.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069.03/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.95

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