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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 276.24 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 276.24 and 187.67 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 276.24 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/276.24 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 276.24 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 51,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,841.96/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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