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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 276.90 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 276.90 and 195.50 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 276.90 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/276.90 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 276.90 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 54,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133.95/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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