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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 274.86 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 274.86 and 191.52 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 274.86 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/274.86 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 274.86 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 52,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641.19/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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