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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.71, 300.95 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.71, 300.95 and 190.44 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.71 : 300.95 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.71/300.95 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.71x = 300.95 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.71x = 57,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313.39/199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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