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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.01, 297.86 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.01, 297.86 and 191.87 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.01 : 297.86 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.01/297.86 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.01x = 297.86 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.01x = 57,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150.40/199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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