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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 277.20 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 277.20 and 197.76 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 277.20 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/277.20 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 277.20 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 54,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,819.07/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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