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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 300.24 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 300.24 and 191.44 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 300.24 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/300.24 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 300.24 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 57,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477.95/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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