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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.60 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.60 and 200.40 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.60 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.60 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.60 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 60,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,240.24/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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