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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 561.31 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 561.31 and 200.30 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 561.31 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/561.31 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 561.31 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 112,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,427.84/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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