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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 301.56 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 301.56 and 195.46 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 301.56 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/301.56 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 301.56 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 58,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,942.92/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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