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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.25, 429.81 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.25, 429.81 and 200.92 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 429.81 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/429.81 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 429.81 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 86,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,357.61/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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