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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 314.10 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 314.10 and 200.51 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 314.10 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/314.10 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 314.10 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 62,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,980.98/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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