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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 319.78 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 319.78 and 200.81 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 319.78 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/319.78 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 319.78 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 64,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,216.07/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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