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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 421.10 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 421.10 and 200.28 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 421.10 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/421.10 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 421.10 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 84,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,337.91/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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