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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 297.16 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 297.16 and 196.18 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 297.16 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/297.16 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 297.16 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 58,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295.62/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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