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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 274.97 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 274.97 and 195.40 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 274.97 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/274.97 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 274.97 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 53,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,729.14/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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