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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 428.76 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 428.76 and 200.16 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 428.76 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/428.76 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 428.76 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 85,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,820.60/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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