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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 429.83 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 429.83 and 201.10 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 429.83 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/429.83 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 429.83 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 86,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,438.81/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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