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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 531.53 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 531.53 and 200.54 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 531.53 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/531.53 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 531.53 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 106,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,589.37/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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