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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 429.36 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 429.36 and 200.53 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 429.36 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/429.36 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 429.36 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 86,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,101.12/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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