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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 422.10 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 422.10 and 200.88 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 422.10 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/422.10 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 422.10 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 84,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,791.45/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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