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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.87, 420.91 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.87, 420.91 and 200.11 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.87 : 420.91 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.87/420.91 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.87x = 420.91 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.87x = 84,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,228.30/304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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