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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 646.91 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 646.91 and 200.10 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 646.91 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/646.91 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 646.91 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 129,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,446.69/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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