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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 300.19 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 300.19 and 182.56 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 300.19 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/300.19 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 300.19 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 54,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802.69/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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