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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 646.56 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 646.56 and 200.07 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 646.56 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/646.56 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 646.56 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 129,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,357.26/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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