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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 300.57 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 300.57 and 63.42 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 300.57 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/300.57 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 300.57 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 19,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062.50/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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