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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 300.33 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 300.33 and 196.38 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 300.33 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/300.33 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 300.33 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 58,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,978.81/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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