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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 377.93 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 377.93 and 200.59 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 377.93 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/377.93 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 377.93 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 75,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,808.54/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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