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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 429.26 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 429.26 and 200.55 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 429.26 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/429.26 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 429.26 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 86,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,087.09/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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