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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 275.53 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 275.53 and 189.63 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 275.53 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/275.53 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 275.53 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 52,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249.46/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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