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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 272.20 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 272.20 and 191.52 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 272.20 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/272.20 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 272.20 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 52,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131.74/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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