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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 275.40 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 275.40 and 195.21 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 275.40 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/275.40 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 275.40 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 53,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760.83/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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