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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 787.32 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 787.32 and 200.30 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 787.32 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/787.32 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 787.32 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 157,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,700.20/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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