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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 405.85 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 405.85 and 200.66 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 405.85 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/405.85 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 405.85 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 81,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,439.42/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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