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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 300.33 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 300.33 and 191.52 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 300.33 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/300.33 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 300.33 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 57,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519.20/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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