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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 299.51 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 299.51 and 195.88 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 299.51 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/299.51 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 299.51 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 58,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,668.02/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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