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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 275.28 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 275.28 and 185.34 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 275.28 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/275.28 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 275.28 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 51,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,020.40/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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