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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 311.34 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 311.34 and 200.87 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 311.34 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/311.34 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 311.34 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 62,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,538.87/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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