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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 300.87 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 300.87 and 63.70 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 300.87 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/300.87 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 300.87 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 19,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.42/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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