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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 398.77 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 398.77 and 200.37 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 398.77 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/398.77 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 398.77 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 79,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,901.54/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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