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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 298.98 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 298.98 and 192.62 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 298.98 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/298.98 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 298.98 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 57,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589.53/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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