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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 297.38 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 297.38 and 193.04 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 297.38 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/297.38 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 297.38 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 57,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,405.23/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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