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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.98, 297.91 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.98, 297.91 and 193.93 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.98 : 297.91 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.98/297.91 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.98x = 297.91 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.98x = 57,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,773.69/199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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