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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 357.75 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 357.75 and 200.61 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 357.75 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/357.75 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 357.75 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 71,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,768.23/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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