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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 301.38 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 301.38 and 195.24 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 301.38 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/301.38 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 301.38 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 58,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,840.46/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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