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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 301.26 and 63.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 301.26 and 63.87 is: 95.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 301.26 = 63.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/301.26 = 63.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 301.26 × 63.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 19,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,241.48/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.80

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