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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 381.26 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 381.26 and 200.72 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 381.26 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/381.26 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 381.26 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 76,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,525.10/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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