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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 298.61 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 298.61 and 200.14 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 298.61 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/298.61 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 298.61 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 59,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,763.81/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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