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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 276.28 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 276.28 and 192.20 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 276.28 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/276.28 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 276.28 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 53,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099.15/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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