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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 429.37 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 429.37 and 200.66 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 429.37 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/429.37 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 429.37 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 86,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,157.38/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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