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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 382.98 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 382.98 and 200.44 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 382.98 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/382.98 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 382.98 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 76,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,764.51/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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