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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 300.72 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 300.72 and 188.69 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 300.72 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/300.72 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 300.72 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 56,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,742.86/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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