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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 274.29 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 274.29 and 193.97 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 274.29 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/274.29 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 274.29 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 53,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202.66/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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