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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 299.65 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 299.65 and 196.27 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 299.65 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/299.65 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 299.65 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 58,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,812.31/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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