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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 421.05 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 421.05 and 200.11 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 421.05 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/421.05 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 421.05 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 84,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,256.32/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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