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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 428.62 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 428.62 and 200.08 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 428.62 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/428.62 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 428.62 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 85,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,758.29/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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