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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 297.84 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 297.84 and 185.84 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 297.84 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/297.84 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 297.84 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 55,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.59/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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