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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 275.82 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 275.82 and 191.46 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 275.82 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/275.82 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 275.82 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 52,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808.50/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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