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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 301.37 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 301.37 and 190.01 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 301.37 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/301.37 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 301.37 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 57,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,263.12/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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