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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 458.01 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 458.01 and 200.87 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 458.01 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/458.01 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 458.01 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 91,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,998.18/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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