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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 422.07 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 422.07 and 200.99 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 422.07 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/422.07 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 422.07 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 84,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,831.85/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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