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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 276.94 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 276.94 and 200.94 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 276.94 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/276.94 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 276.94 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 55,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647.32/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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