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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 301.09 and 63.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 301.09 and 63.79 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 301.09 = 63.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/301.09 = 63.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 301.09 × 63.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 19,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206.53/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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