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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 298.66 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 298.66 and 194.93 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 298.66 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/298.66 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 298.66 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 58,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218.69/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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