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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 301.52 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 301.52 and 72.73 is: 109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 301.52 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/301.52 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 301.52 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 21,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929.55/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.11

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