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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 384.28 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 384.28 and 200.16 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 384.28 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/384.28 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 384.28 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 76,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,916.98/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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