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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 301.29 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 301.29 and 63.90 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 301.29 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/301.29 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 301.29 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 19,252.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252.11/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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