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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 299.09 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 299.09 and 193.48 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 299.09 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/299.09 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 299.09 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 57,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,867.93/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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