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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 277.05 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 277.05 and 191.16 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 277.05 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/277.05 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 277.05 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 52,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,960.88/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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