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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 299.60 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 299.60 and 191.10 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 299.60 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/299.60 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 299.60 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 57,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253.56/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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