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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 421.98 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 421.98 and 200.92 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 421.98 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/421.98 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 421.98 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 84,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,784.22/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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