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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 429.72 and 200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 429.72 and 200.89 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 429.72 = 200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/429.72 = 200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 429.72 × 200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 86,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,324.30/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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