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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 397.18 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 397.18 and 200.45 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 397.18 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/397.18 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 397.18 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 79,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,615.22/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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