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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 380.70 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 380.70 and 200.34 is: 299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 380.70 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/380.70 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 380.70 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 76,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,269.44/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.87

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