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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.24 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.24 and 200.72 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.24 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.24 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.24 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 57,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,855.53/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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