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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 298.95 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 298.95 and 195.08 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 298.95 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/298.95 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 298.95 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 58,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,316.94/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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