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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 297.83 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 297.83 and 184.48 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 297.83 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/297.83 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 297.83 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 54,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,945.07/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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