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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 276.71 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 276.71 and 194.67 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 276.71 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/276.71 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 276.71 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 53,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866.16/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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