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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 275.40 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 275.40 and 188.87 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 275.40 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/275.40 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 275.40 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 52,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,014.80/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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