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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.49, 560.43 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.49, 560.43 and 200.15 is: 300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.49 : 560.43 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.49/560.43 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.49x = 560.43 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.49x = 112,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,170.06/373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.33

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