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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 530.80 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 530.80 and 200.20 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 530.80 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/530.80 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 530.80 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 106,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,262.51/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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