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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 300.60 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 300.60 and 63.40 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 300.60 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/300.60 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 300.60 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 19,058.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058.04/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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