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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 314.12 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 314.12 and 200.52 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 314.12 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/314.12 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 314.12 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 62,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987.34/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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