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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 560.13 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 560.13 and 200.34 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 560.13 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/560.13 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 560.13 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 112,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,216.44/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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