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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.89, 384.62 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.89, 384.62 and 200.73 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.89 : 384.62 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.89/384.62 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.89x = 384.62 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.89x = 77,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,204.74/278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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