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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.17, 787.14 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.17, 787.14 and 200.22 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.17 : 787.14 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.17/787.14 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.17x = 787.14 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.17x = 157,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601.17/525.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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