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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.47 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.47 and 200.22 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.47 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.47 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.47 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 75,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,376.82/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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