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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 275.10 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 275.10 and 185.46 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 275.10 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/275.10 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 275.10 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 51,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,020.05/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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