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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 299.85 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 299.85 and 194.74 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 299.85 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/299.85 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 299.85 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 58,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,391.82/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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