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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.87, 309.12 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.87, 309.12 and 200.52 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.87 : 309.12 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.87/309.12 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.87x = 309.12 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.87x = 61,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984.74/223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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