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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.97, 299.04 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.97, 299.04 and 190.25 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.97 : 299.04 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.97/299.04 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.97x = 299.04 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.97x = 56,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,889.91/199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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