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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 421.46 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 421.46 and 200.68 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 421.46 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/421.46 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 421.46 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 84,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,579.62/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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