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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 275.70 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 275.70 and 183.25 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 275.70 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/275.70 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 275.70 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 50,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,522.03/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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