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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 301.43 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 301.43 and 56.67 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 301.43 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/301.43 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 301.43 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 17,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082.18/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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