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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.17, 429.35 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.17, 429.35 and 200.63 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.17 : 429.35 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.17/429.35 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.17x = 429.35 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.17x = 86,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,140.49/311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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