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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 428.34 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 428.34 and 200.10 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 428.34 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/428.34 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 428.34 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 85,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,710.83/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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