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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 275.72 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 275.72 and 190.02 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 275.72 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/275.72 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 275.72 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 52,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,392.31/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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