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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.86, 646.93 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.86, 646.93 and 200.44 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.86 : 646.93 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.86/646.93 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.86x = 646.93 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.86x = 129,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,670.65/431.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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