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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 300.91 and 56.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 300.91 and 56.31 is: 84.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 300.91 = 56.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/300.91 = 56.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 300.91 × 56.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 16,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944.24/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.46

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