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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 278.13 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 278.13 and 189.08 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 278.13 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/278.13 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 278.13 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 52,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,588.82/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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