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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 429.84 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 429.84 and 200.94 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 429.84 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/429.84 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 429.84 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 86,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,372.05/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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