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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 390.77 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 390.77 and 200.43 is: 276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 390.77 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/390.77 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 390.77 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 78,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,321.03/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.51

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