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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 431.86 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 431.86 and 200.91 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 431.86 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/431.86 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 431.86 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 86,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,764.99/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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