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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 396.99 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 396.99 and 200.18 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 396.99 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/396.99 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 396.99 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 79,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,467.47/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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