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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 300.98 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 300.98 and 63.73 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 300.98 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/300.98 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 300.98 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 19,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181.99/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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