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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 300.04 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 300.04 and 192.12 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 300.04 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/300.04 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 300.04 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 57,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642.72/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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