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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.77, 421.80 and 200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.77, 421.80 and 200.83 is: 277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.77 : 421.80 = 200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.77/421.80 = 200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.77x = 421.80 × 200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.77x = 84,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,710.09/305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.04

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