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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 300.97 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 300.97 and 186.44 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 300.97 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/300.97 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 300.97 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 56,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,112.85/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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