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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.45 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.45 and 200.42 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.45 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.45 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.45 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 75,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,648.53/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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