Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.50 and 56.69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.50 and 56.69 is: 85.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200.97 : 301.50 = 56.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200.97/301.50 = 56.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200.97x = 301.50 × 56.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200.97x = 17,092.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,092.04/200.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85.05
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