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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.98, 274.19 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.98, 274.19 and 194.58 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.98 : 274.19 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.98/274.19 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.98x = 274.19 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.98x = 53,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,350.92/199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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