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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 381.21 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 381.21 and 200.11 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 381.21 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/381.21 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 381.21 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 76,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,283.93/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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