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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.81, 372.38 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.81, 372.38 and 200.33 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 372.38 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/372.38 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 372.38 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 74,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,596.02/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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