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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.95, 745.08 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.95, 745.08 and 200.27 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.95 : 745.08 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.95/745.08 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.95x = 745.08 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.95x = 149,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,218.28/496.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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