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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 300.16 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 300.16 and 195.94 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 300.16 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/300.16 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 300.16 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 58,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813.35/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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