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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.05, 273.51 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.05, 273.51 and 193.59 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.05 : 273.51 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.05/273.51 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.05x = 273.51 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.05x = 52,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.80/199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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