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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.75, 429.86 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.75, 429.86 and 201.07 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.75 : 429.86 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.75/429.86 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.75x = 429.86 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.75x = 86,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,431.38/311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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