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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 428.93 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 428.93 and 200.36 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 428.93 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/428.93 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 428.93 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 85,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,937.27/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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