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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 275.32 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 275.32 and 191.92 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 275.32 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/275.32 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 275.32 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 52,839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,839.41/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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