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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 298.98 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 298.98 and 190.32 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 298.98 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/298.98 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 298.98 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 56,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,901.87/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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