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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.16 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.16 and 200.16 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.16 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.16 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.16 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 117,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,925.26/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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