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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 390.85 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 390.85 and 200.36 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 390.85 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/390.85 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 390.85 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 78,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,311.18/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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