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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 390.38 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 390.38 and 200.10 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 390.38 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/390.38 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 390.38 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 78,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,115.04/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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