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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 430.29 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 430.29 and 201.30 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 430.29 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/430.29 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 430.29 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 86,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617.38/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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