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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.15, 561.33 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.15, 561.33 and 200.75 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.15 : 561.33 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.15/561.33 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.15x = 561.33 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.15x = 112,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,684.19/374.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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