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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.14, 297.26 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.14, 297.26 and 182.04 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.14 : 297.26 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.14/297.26 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.14x = 297.26 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.14x = 54,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,112.30/199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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