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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 421.63 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 421.63 and 200.68 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 421.63 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/421.63 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 421.63 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 84,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,611.15/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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