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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 301.33 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 301.33 and 56.63 is: 84.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 301.33 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/301.33 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 301.33 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 17,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062.53/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.93

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