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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 419.27 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 419.27 and 200.49 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 419.27 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/419.27 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 419.27 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 84,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,058.44/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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