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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 297.94 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 297.94 and 195.28 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 297.94 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/297.94 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 297.94 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 58,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,181.72/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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