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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 273.64 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 273.64 and 191.22 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 273.64 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/273.64 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 273.64 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 52,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325.44/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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