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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 380.51 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 380.51 and 200.22 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 380.51 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/380.51 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 380.51 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 76,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185.71/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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