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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.93 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.93 and 187.12 is: 258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.93 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.93 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.93 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 51,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.14/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.81

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