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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 274.86 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 274.86 and 190.28 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 274.86 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/274.86 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 274.86 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 52,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300.36/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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