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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 299.84 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 299.84 and 194.64 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 299.84 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/299.84 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 299.84 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 58,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,360.86/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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