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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 377.46 and 200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 377.46 and 200.09 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 377.46 = 200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/377.46 = 200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 377.46 × 200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 75,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.97/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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