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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 276.91 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 276.91 and 197.11 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 276.91 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/276.91 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 276.91 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 54,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581.73/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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