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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.17, 310.98 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.17, 310.98 and 200.57 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.17 : 310.98 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.17/310.98 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.17x = 310.98 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.17x = 62,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,371.70/225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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