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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 275.08 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 275.08 and 195.04 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 275.08 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/275.08 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 275.08 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 53,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651.60/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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