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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 440.10 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 440.10 and 200.97 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 440.10 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/440.10 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 440.10 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 88,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,445.43/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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