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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 423.07 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 423.07 and 200.50 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 423.07 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/423.07 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 423.07 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 84,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,825.54/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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