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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 275.20 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 275.20 and 182.39 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 275.20 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/275.20 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 275.20 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 50,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191.90/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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