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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 381.97 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 381.97 and 200.62 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 381.97 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/381.97 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 381.97 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 76,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,630.82/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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