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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 277.23 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 277.23 and 186.96 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 277.23 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/277.23 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 277.23 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 51,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,830.92/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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