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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.42 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.42 and 63.98 is: 95.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.42 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.42 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.42 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 19,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.85/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.97

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