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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 561.38 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 561.38 and 200.76 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 561.38 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/561.38 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 561.38 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 112,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,701.65/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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