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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 274.39 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 274.39 and 189.27 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 274.39 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/274.39 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 274.39 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 51,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,933.32/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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