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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 300.34 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 300.34 and 192.96 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 300.34 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/300.34 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 300.34 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 57,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,953.61/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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