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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.45, 396.70 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.45, 396.70 and 200.27 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.45 : 396.70 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.45/396.70 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.45x = 396.70 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.45x = 79,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,447.60/287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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