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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 427.98 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 427.98 and 200.36 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 427.98 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/427.98 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 427.98 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 85,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,750.07/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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