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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 383 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 383 and 200.04 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 383 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/383 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 383 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 76,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,615.32/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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