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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 457.54 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 457.54 and 200.53 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 457.54 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/457.54 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 457.54 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 91,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,750.57/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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