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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.51, 588.95 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.51, 588.95 and 200.27 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.51 : 588.95 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.51/588.95 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.51x = 588.95 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.51x = 117,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,948.02/392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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