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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.96 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.96 and 193.56 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.96 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.96 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.96 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 58,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,059.29/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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