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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 275.67 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 275.67 and 189.42 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 275.67 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/275.67 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 275.67 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 52,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217.41/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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