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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 277.13 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 277.13 and 194.28 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 277.13 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/277.13 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 277.13 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 53,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839.85/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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