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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 274.71 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 274.71 and 184.74 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 274.71 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/274.71 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 274.71 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 50,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,749.93/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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