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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 384.28 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 384.28 and 200.96 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 384.28 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/384.28 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 384.28 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 77,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,224.91/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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