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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 297.28 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 297.28 and 192.36 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 297.28 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/297.28 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 297.28 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 57,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.78/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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