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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 391.51 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 391.51 and 200.87 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 391.51 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/391.51 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 391.51 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 78,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,642.61/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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