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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 300.18 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 300.18 and 193.60 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 300.18 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/300.18 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 300.18 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 58,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,114.85/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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