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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.79 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.79 and 63.58 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.79 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.79 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.79 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 19,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.23/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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