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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 390.92 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 390.92 and 200.72 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 390.92 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/390.92 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 390.92 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 78,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465.46/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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