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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 299.30 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 299.30 and 194.88 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 299.30 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/299.30 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 299.30 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 58,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,327.58/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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