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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 274.83 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 274.83 and 166.32 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 274.83 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/274.83 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 274.83 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 45,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709.73/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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