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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.93, 429.14 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.93, 429.14 and 200.53 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.93 : 429.14 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.93/429.14 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.93x = 429.14 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.93x = 86,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,052.30/310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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