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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 377.64 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 377.64 and 200.16 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 377.64 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/377.64 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 377.64 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 75,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,588.42/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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