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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.48, 297.59 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.48, 297.59 and 195.88 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.48 : 297.59 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.48/297.59 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.48x = 297.59 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.48x = 58,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,291.93/199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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