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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 277.32 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 277.32 and 189.86 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 277.32 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/277.32 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 277.32 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 52,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651.98/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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