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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 301.22 and 63.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 301.22 and 63.85 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 301.22 = 63.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/301.22 = 63.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 301.22 × 63.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 19,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232.58/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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