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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 300.39 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 300.39 and 194.83 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 300.39 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/300.39 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 300.39 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 58,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524.98/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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