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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.17 and 63.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.17 and 63.16 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.17 = 63.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.17 = 63.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.17 × 63.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 18,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960.20/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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