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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 373.79 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 373.79 and 200.64 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 373.79 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/373.79 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 373.79 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 74,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,996.22/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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