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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.19 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.19 and 63.88 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.19 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.19 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.19 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 19,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240.02/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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