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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 300.72 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 300.72 and 194.54 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 300.72 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/300.72 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 300.72 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 58,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,502.07/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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