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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.91 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.91 and 196.62 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.91 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.91 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.91 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 59,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,361.54/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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