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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 298.60 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 298.60 and 193.07 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 298.60 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/298.60 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 298.60 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 57,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,649.29/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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