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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 390.48 and 200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 390.48 and 200.29 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 390.48 = 200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/390.48 = 200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 390.48 × 200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 78,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,208.24/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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