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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 421.41 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 421.41 and 200.57 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 421.41 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/421.41 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 421.41 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 84,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520.10/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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