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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 300.90 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 300.90 and 188.60 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 300.90 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/300.90 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 300.90 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 56,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,749.74/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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