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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.71 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.71 and 63.50 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.71 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.71 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.71 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 19,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,093.26/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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