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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 456.78 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 456.78 and 200.13 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 456.78 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/456.78 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 456.78 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 91,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,415.38/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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