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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 531.81 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 531.81 and 200.72 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 531.81 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/531.81 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 531.81 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 106,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,744.90/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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