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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 299.36 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 299.36 and 192.87 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 299.36 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/299.36 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 299.36 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 57,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,736.60/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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