Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 299.12 and 190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199.60, 299.12 and 190 is: 284.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199.60 : 299.12 = 190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199.60/299.12 = 190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199.60x = 299.12 × 190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199.60x = 56,832.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,832.80/199.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284.73
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