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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 297.96 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 297.96 and 199.55 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 297.96 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/297.96 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 297.96 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 59,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,456.92/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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