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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 301.16 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 301.16 and 63.90 is: 95.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 301.16 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/301.16 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 301.16 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 19,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.80/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.82

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