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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 390.93 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 390.93 and 200.90 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 390.93 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/390.93 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 390.93 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 78,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537.84/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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