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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.58, 384.96 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.58, 384.96 and 200.82 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.58 : 384.96 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.58/384.96 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.58x = 384.96 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.58x = 77,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,307.67/278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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