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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 430.40 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 430.40 and 201.40 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 430.40 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/430.40 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 430.40 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 86,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,682.56/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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