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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 429.31 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 429.31 and 200.73 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 429.31 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/429.31 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 429.31 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 86,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,175.40/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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