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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 300.72 and 63.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 300.72 and 63.54 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 300.72 = 63.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/300.72 = 63.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 300.72 × 63.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 19,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107.75/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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