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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.18, 274.96 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.18, 274.96 and 188.95 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.18 : 274.96 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.18/274.96 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.18x = 274.96 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.18x = 51,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953.69/199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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