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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 429.57 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 429.57 and 200.81 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 429.57 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/429.57 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 429.57 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 86,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,261.95/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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