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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 301.28 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 301.28 and 192.35 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 301.28 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/301.28 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 301.28 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 57,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,951.21/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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