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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 300.20 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 300.20 and 195.51 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 300.20 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/300.20 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 300.20 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 58,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,691.12/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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