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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 429.08 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 429.08 and 200.56 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 429.08 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/429.08 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 429.08 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 86,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,056.28/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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