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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 376.66 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 376.66 and 200.13 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 376.66 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/376.66 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 376.66 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 75,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,380.97/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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