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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 383.73 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 383.73 and 200.60 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 383.73 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/383.73 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 383.73 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 76,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,976.24/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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