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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 391.32 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 391.32 and 200.72 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 391.32 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/391.32 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 391.32 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 78,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,545.75/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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