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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 405.08 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 405.08 and 200.21 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 405.08 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/405.08 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 405.08 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 81,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,101.08/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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