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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 301.16 and 63.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 301.16 and 63.78 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 301.16 = 63.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/301.16 = 63.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 301.16 × 63.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 19,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.98/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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