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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.78 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.78 and 200.16 is: 300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.78 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.78 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.78 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 90,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,828.60/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.09

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