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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.51 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.51 and 200.66 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.51 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.51 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.51 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 81,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,369.64/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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