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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 404.69 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 404.69 and 200.25 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 404.69 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/404.69 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 404.69 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 81,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,039.17/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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