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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 413.90 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 413.90 and 200.57 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 413.90 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/413.90 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 413.90 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 83,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,015.92/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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