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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 381.30 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 381.30 and 200.35 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 381.30 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/381.30 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 381.30 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 76,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,393.46/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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