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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.27, 560.20 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.27, 560.20 and 200.50 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.27 : 560.20 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.27/560.20 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.27x = 560.20 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.27x = 112,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,320.10/374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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