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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 472.74 and 200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 472.74 and 200.77 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 472.74 = 200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/472.74 = 200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 472.74 × 200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 94,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,910.83/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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