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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 396.27 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 396.27 and 200.28 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 396.27 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/396.27 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 396.27 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 79,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,364.96/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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