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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.06, 560.63 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.06, 560.63 and 200.30 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.06 : 560.63 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.06/560.63 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.06x = 560.63 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.06x = 112,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,292.49/374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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