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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 298.56 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 298.56 and 189.93 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 298.56 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/298.56 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 298.56 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 56,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,705.50/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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