Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 297.63 and 181.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199.44, 297.63 and 181.44 is: 270.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199.44 : 297.63 = 181.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199.44/297.63 = 181.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199.44x = 297.63 × 181.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199.44x = 54,001.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,001.99/199.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270.77
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