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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.33, 276.95 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.33, 276.95 and 191.72 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.33 : 276.95 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.33/276.95 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.33x = 276.95 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.33x = 53,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,094.51/200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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