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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.26, 561.09 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.26, 561.09 and 200.84 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.26 : 561.09 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.26/561.09 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.26x = 561.09 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.26x = 112,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,689.32/374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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