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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 440.06 and 200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 440.06 and 200.89 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 440.06 = 200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/440.06 = 200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 440.06 × 200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 88,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402.53/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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