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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 560.21 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 560.21 and 200.23 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 560.21 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/560.21 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 560.21 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 112,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,169.57/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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