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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 297 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 297 and 191.88 is: 286

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 297 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/297 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 297 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 56,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,988.36/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286

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