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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 397.08 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 397.08 and 200.40 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 397.08 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/397.08 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 397.08 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 79,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,574.83/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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