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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 275.64 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 275.64 and 185.61 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 275.64 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/275.64 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 275.64 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 51,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,161.54/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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