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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 297.93 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 297.93 and 193.88 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 297.93 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/297.93 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 297.93 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 57,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,762.67/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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