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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405.35 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405.35 and 200.50 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405.35 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405.35 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405.35 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 81,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,273.68/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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