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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.23, 297.92 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.23, 297.92 and 182.82 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.23 : 297.92 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.23/297.92 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.23x = 297.92 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.23x = 54,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464.82/199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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