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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.74, 396.96 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.74, 396.96 and 200.46 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.74 : 396.96 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.74/396.96 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.74x = 396.96 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.74x = 79,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,574.60/287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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