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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 393.15 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 393.15 and 200.69 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 393.15 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/393.15 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 393.15 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 78,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,903.75/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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