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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 299.32 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 299.32 and 190.16 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 299.32 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/299.32 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 299.32 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 56,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,918.69/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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