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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 301.16 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 301.16 and 191.37 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 301.16 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/301.16 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 301.16 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 57,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632.99/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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