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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 399.03 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 399.03 and 200.73 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 399.03 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/399.03 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 399.03 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 80,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,097.29/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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