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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 531.22 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 531.22 and 200.06 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 531.22 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/531.22 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 531.22 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 106,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,275.87/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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