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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 300.06 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 300.06 and 193.94 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 300.06 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/300.06 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 300.06 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 58,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,193.64/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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