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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 428.45 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 428.45 and 200.13 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 428.45 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/428.45 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 428.45 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 85,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,745.70/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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