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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 301.80 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 301.80 and 192.32 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 301.80 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/301.80 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 301.80 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 58,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040.67/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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