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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 439.74 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 439.74 and 200.50 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 439.74 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/439.74 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 439.74 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 88,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,167.87/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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