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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.31, 1,031.07 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.31, 1,031.07 and 200.30 is: 300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.31 : 1,031.07 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.31/1,031.07 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.31x = 1,031.07 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.31x = 206,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,522.32/687.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.48

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