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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.06 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.06 and 200.16 is: 299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.06 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.06 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.06 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 76,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,272.97/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.53

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