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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.40, 384.16 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.40, 384.16 and 200.80 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.40 : 384.16 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.40/384.16 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.40x = 384.16 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.40x = 77,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,139.33/278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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