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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 421.17 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 421.17 and 200.04 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 421.17 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/421.17 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 421.17 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 84,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,250.85/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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