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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276 and 186.20 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 51,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391.20/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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