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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.32 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.32 and 200.54 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.32 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.32 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.32 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 81,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,282.88/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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