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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 298.07 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 298.07 and 190.32 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 298.07 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/298.07 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 298.07 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 56,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727.73/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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