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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 301.17 and 63.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 301.17 and 63.83 is: 95.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 301.17 = 63.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/301.17 = 63.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 301.17 × 63.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 19,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,223.68/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.74

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