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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 301.82 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 301.82 and 193.43 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 301.82 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/301.82 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 301.82 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 58,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,378.57/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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