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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 275.33 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 275.33 and 194.72 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 275.33 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/275.33 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 275.33 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 53,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,611.37/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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