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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.97, 386.99 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.97, 386.99 and 200.12 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.97 : 386.99 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.97/386.99 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.97x = 386.99 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.97x = 77,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,441.50/257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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