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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 297.95 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 297.95 and 199.62 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 297.95 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/297.95 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 297.95 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 59,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,476.78/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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