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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 299.57 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 299.57 and 196.03 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 299.57 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/299.57 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 299.57 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 58,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724.71/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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