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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 300.96 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 300.96 and 193.26 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 300.96 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/300.96 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 300.96 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 58,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,163.53/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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