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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 301.10 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 301.10 and 194.79 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 301.10 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/301.10 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 301.10 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 58,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,650.30/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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