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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 301.36 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 301.36 and 56.63 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 301.36 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/301.36 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 301.36 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 17,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.02/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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