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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 298.76 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 298.76 and 194.00 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 298.76 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/298.76 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 298.76 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 57,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,956.98/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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