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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 383.40 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 383.40 and 200.25 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 383.40 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/383.40 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 383.40 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 76,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,775.85/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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