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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 419.78 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 419.78 and 200.68 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 419.78 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/419.78 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 419.78 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 84,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,241.45/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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