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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 383.82 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 383.82 and 200.76 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 383.82 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/383.82 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 383.82 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 77,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,055.70/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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