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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 277.02 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 277.02 and 191.43 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 277.02 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/277.02 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 277.02 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 53,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029.94/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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