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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 421.19 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 421.19 and 200.27 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 421.19 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/421.19 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 421.19 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 84,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,351.72/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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