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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 347.16 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 347.16 and 200.08 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 347.16 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/347.16 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 347.16 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 69,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,459.77/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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