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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 381.22 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 381.22 and 200.12 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 381.22 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/381.22 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 381.22 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 76,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289.75/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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