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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 297.84 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 297.84 and 193.89 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 297.84 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/297.84 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 297.84 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 57,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747.47/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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