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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 398.32 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 398.32 and 200.57 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 398.32 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/398.32 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 398.32 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 79,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,888.55/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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