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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 298.66 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 298.66 and 198.20 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 298.66 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/298.66 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 298.66 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 59,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,193.17/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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