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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 391.02 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 391.02 and 200.28 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 391.02 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/391.02 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 391.02 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 78,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,313.49/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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