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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 274.23 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 274.23 and 194.16 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 274.23 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/274.23 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 274.23 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 53,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,244.50/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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