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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 289.31 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 289.31 and 200.40 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 289.31 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/289.31 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 289.31 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 57,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978.23/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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