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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.13, 429.26 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.13, 429.26 and 200.75 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.13 : 429.26 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.13/429.26 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.13x = 429.26 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.13x = 86,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,170.79/311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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