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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 277.83 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 277.83 and 189.45 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 277.83 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/277.83 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 277.83 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 52,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,634.89/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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