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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 299.33 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 299.33 and 194.89 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 299.33 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/299.33 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 299.33 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 58,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,336.42/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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