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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 560.43 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 560.43 and 200.14 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 560.43 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/560.43 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 560.43 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 112,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,164.46/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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