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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 286.98 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 286.98 and 200.42 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 286.98 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/286.98 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 286.98 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 57,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516.53/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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