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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 274.51 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 274.51 and 199.86 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 274.51 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/274.51 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 274.51 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 54,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,863.57/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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