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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.70, 298.06 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.70, 298.06 and 194.84 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.70 : 298.06 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.70/298.06 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.70x = 298.06 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.70x = 58,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074.01/199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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