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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 300.26 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 300.26 and 196.38 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 300.26 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/300.26 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 300.26 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 58,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,965.06/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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