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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.21, 298.23 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.21, 298.23 and 190.76 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.21 : 298.23 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.21/298.23 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.21x = 298.23 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.21x = 56,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888.86/199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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