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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.43 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.43 and 200.70 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.43 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.43 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.43 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 79,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,764.20/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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