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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 298.95 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 298.95 and 185.50 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 298.95 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/298.95 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 298.95 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 55,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455.23/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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