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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 301.08 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 301.08 and 191.36 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 301.08 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/301.08 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 301.08 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 57,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,614.67/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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