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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 418.92 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 418.92 and 200 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 418.92 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/418.92 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 418.92 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 83,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,784/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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