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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 381.94 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 381.94 and 200.50 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 381.94 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/381.94 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 381.94 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 76,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,578.97/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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