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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 300.65 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 300.65 and 184.56 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 300.65 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/300.65 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 300.65 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 55,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487.96/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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