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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.39 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.39 and 200.36 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.39 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.39 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.39 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 75,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,615.30/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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