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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 405 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 405 and 200.63 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 405 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/405 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 405 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 81,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,253.13/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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