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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 300.06 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 300.06 and 194.46 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 300.06 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/300.06 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 300.06 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 58,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,349.67/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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