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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 301.47 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 301.47 and 195.04 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 301.47 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/301.47 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 301.47 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 58,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,798.71/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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