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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.70, 420.54 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.70, 420.54 and 200.10 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.70 : 420.54 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.70/420.54 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.70x = 420.54 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.70x = 84,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,150.05/304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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