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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.90 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.90 and 200.02 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.90 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.90 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.90 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 115,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,591.56/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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