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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 547.78 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 547.78 and 200.16 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 547.78 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/547.78 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 547.78 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 109,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,643.64/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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