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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 277.13 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 277.13 and 188.95 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 277.13 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/277.13 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 277.13 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 52,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363.71/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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