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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 421.82 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 421.82 and 200.99 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 421.82 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/421.82 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 421.82 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 84,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,782.41/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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