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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 559.45 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 559.45 and 200 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 559.45 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/559.45 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 559.45 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 111,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,890.00/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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