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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 275.43 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 275.43 and 194.10 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 275.43 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/275.43 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 275.43 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 53,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,460.96/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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