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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 276.60 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 276.60 and 190.48 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 276.60 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/276.60 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 276.60 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 52,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,686.77/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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