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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 429.74 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 429.74 and 200.38 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 429.74 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/429.74 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 429.74 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 86,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,108.15/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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