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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 342.96 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 342.96 and 200.12 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 342.96 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/342.96 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 342.96 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 68,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,634.01/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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