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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 429.30 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 429.30 and 200.67 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 429.30 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/429.30 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 429.30 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 86,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,147.63/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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