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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 276.84 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 276.84 and 188.88 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 276.84 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/276.84 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 276.84 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 52,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,289.54/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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