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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 299.16 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 299.16 and 192.24 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 299.16 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/299.16 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 299.16 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 57,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.52/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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