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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 377.20 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 377.20 and 200.11 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 377.20 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/377.20 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 377.20 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 75,481.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,481.49/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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