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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 429.02 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 429.02 and 200.41 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 429.02 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/429.02 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 429.02 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 85,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,979.90/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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