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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.16 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.16 and 195 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.16 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.16 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.16 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 58,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,726.20/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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