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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.12, 298.80 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.12, 298.80 and 183.52 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.12 : 298.80 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.12/298.80 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.12x = 298.80 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.12x = 54,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835.78/199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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