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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.61, 275.54 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.61, 275.54 and 178.86 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.61 : 275.54 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.61/275.54 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.61x = 275.54 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.61x = 49,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,282.41/199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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