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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.77 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.77 and 200.72 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.77 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.77 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.77 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 81,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443.12/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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