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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.02 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.02 and 200.01 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.02 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.02 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.02 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 76,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,206.81/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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