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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.95, 398.93 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.95, 398.93 and 200.40 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.95 : 398.93 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.95/398.93 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.95x = 398.93 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.95x = 79,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945.15/288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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