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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 390.55 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 390.55 and 200.43 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 390.55 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/390.55 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 390.55 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 78,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,277.94/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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