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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 300.60 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 300.60 and 189.64 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 300.60 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/300.60 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 300.60 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 57,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,005.78/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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