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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 457.69 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 457.69 and 200.73 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 457.69 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/457.69 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 457.69 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 91,872.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,872.11/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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