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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 274.18 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 274.18 and 189.20 is: 259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 274.18 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/274.18 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 274.18 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 51,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874.86/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.37

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