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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 429.44 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 429.44 and 200.70 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 429.44 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/429.44 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 429.44 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 86,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188.61/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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