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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 299.52 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 299.52 and 190.80 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 299.52 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/299.52 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 299.52 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 57,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148.42/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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