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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 274.83 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 274.83 and 165.82 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 274.83 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/274.83 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 274.83 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 45,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572.31/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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