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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 275.32 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 275.32 and 197.16 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 275.32 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/275.32 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 275.32 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 54,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,282.09/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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