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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 300.22 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 300.22 and 195.49 is: 293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 300.22 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/300.22 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 300.22 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 58,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.77/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.83

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