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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.26, 788.09 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.26, 788.09 and 200.55 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.26 : 788.09 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.26/788.09 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.26x = 788.09 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.26x = 158,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,050.10/525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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