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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.18, 561.35 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.18, 561.35 and 200.75 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.18 : 561.35 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.18/561.35 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.18x = 561.35 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.18x = 112,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,688.71/374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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