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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 273.36 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 273.36 and 188.52 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 273.36 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/273.36 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 273.36 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 51,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,533.83/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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