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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.05, 274.49 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.05, 274.49 and 194.58 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.05 : 274.49 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.05/274.49 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.05x = 274.49 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.05x = 53,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409.29/199.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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