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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 276.78 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 276.78 and 193.79 is: 267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 276.78 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/276.78 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 276.78 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 53,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,638.61/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.47

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