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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 381.33 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 381.33 and 200.01 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 381.33 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/381.33 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 381.33 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 76,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,269.81/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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