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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 431.26 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 431.26 and 200.61 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 431.26 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/431.26 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 431.26 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 86,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,515.07/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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