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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 428.66 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 428.66 and 200.20 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 428.66 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/428.66 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 428.66 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 85,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,814.59/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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