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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.14, 517.79 and 200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.14, 517.79 and 200.83 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.14 : 517.79 = 200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.14/517.79 = 200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.14x = 517.79 × 200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.14x = 103,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,987.77/345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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