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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 274.94 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 274.94 and 186.16 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 274.94 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/274.94 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 274.94 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 51,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,182.83/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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