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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 298.83 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 298.83 and 190.37 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 298.83 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/298.83 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 298.83 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 56,886.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,886.77/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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