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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 275.48 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 275.48 and 190.74 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 275.48 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/275.48 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 275.48 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 52,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545.06/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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