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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.82 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.82 and 196.76 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.82 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.82 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.82 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 54,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,270.34/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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