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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 276.12 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 276.12 and 194.60 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 276.12 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/276.12 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 276.12 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 53,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,731.57/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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