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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 301.27 and 63.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 301.27 and 63.89 is: 95.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 301.27 = 63.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/301.27 = 63.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 301.27 × 63.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 19,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,246.47/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.84

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