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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 530.90 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 530.90 and 200.12 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 530.90 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/530.90 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 530.90 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 106,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,243.71/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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