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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 276.42 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 276.42 and 190.24 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 276.42 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/276.42 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 276.42 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 52,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,586.14/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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