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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 405 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 405 and 200.28 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 405 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/405 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 405 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 81,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,113.40/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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