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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 274.87 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 274.87 and 187.44 is: 258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 274.87 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/274.87 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 274.87 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 51,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,521.63/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.44

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