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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.21, 299.22 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.21, 299.22 and 193.54 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.21 : 299.22 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.21/299.22 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.21x = 299.22 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.21x = 57,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,911.04/199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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