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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.75, 457.86 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.75, 457.86 and 200.80 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.75 : 457.86 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.75/457.86 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.75x = 457.86 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.75x = 91,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,938.29/331.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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