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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 376.43 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 376.43 and 200.15 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 376.43 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/376.43 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 376.43 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 75,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,342.46/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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