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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 364.99 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 364.99 and 200.51 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 364.99 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/364.99 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 364.99 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 73,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.14/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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