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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 276.62 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 276.62 and 196.47 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 276.62 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/276.62 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 276.62 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 54,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,346.55/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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