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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 276.36 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 276.36 and 191.88 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 276.36 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/276.36 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 276.36 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 53,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027.96/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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