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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.04 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.04 and 200.40 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.04 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.04 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.04 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 75,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,558.82/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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