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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 462.72 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 462.72 and 200.54 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 462.72 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/462.72 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 462.72 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 92,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,793.87/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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