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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 787.28 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 787.28 and 200.22 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 787.28 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/787.28 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 787.28 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 157,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,629.20/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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