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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 463.25 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 463.25 and 200.74 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 463.25 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/463.25 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 463.25 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 92,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,992.81/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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