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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 416.07 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 416.07 and 200.82 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 416.07 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/416.07 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 416.07 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 83,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,555.18/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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