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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 397.96 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 397.96 and 200.33 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 397.96 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/397.96 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 397.96 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 79,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723.33/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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