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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 390.44 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 390.44 and 200.13 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 390.44 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/390.44 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 390.44 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 78,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138.76/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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