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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 315.34 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 315.34 and 200.50 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 315.34 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/315.34 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 315.34 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 63,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,224.38/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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