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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 298.91 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 298.91 and 196.95 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 298.91 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/298.91 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 298.91 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 58,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,870.32/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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