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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 300.29 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 300.29 and 199.82 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 300.29 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/300.29 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 300.29 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 60,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,003.95/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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