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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 301.26 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 301.26 and 195.82 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 301.26 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/301.26 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 301.26 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 58,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,992.73/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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