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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 297.57 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 297.57 and 195.62 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 297.57 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/297.57 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 297.57 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 58,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,209.89/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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