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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 277.04 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 277.04 and 190.28 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 277.04 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/277.04 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 277.04 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 52,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,712.83/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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