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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 391.05 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 391.05 and 200.53 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 391.05 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/391.05 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 391.05 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 78,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,417.26/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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