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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 301.62 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 301.62 and 191.85 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 301.62 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/301.62 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 301.62 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 57,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,865.80/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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