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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.71 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.71 and 200.94 is: 277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.71 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.71 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.71 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 79,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,915.85/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.43

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