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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 289.01 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 289.01 and 200.49 is: 276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 289.01 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/289.01 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 289.01 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 57,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942.61/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.17

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