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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.61, 297.73 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.61, 297.73 and 193.53 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.61 : 297.73 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.61/297.73 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.61x = 297.73 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.61x = 57,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,619.69/199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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