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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 300.41 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 300.41 and 195.62 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 300.41 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/300.41 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 300.41 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 58,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,766.20/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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