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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.42 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.42 and 72.68 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.42 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.42 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.42 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 21,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907.21/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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