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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 407.54 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 407.54 and 200.81 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 407.54 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/407.54 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 407.54 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 81,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,838.12/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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