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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.58, 298.83 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.58, 298.83 and 190.70 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.58 : 298.83 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.58/298.83 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.58x = 298.83 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.58x = 56,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,986.88/199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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