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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 301.45 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 301.45 and 85.46 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 301.45 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/301.45 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 301.45 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 25,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.41/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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