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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 276.93 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 276.93 and 186.99 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 276.93 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/276.93 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 276.93 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 51,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.14/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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