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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 429.76 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 429.76 and 200.90 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 429.76 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/429.76 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 429.76 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 86,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338.78/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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