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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 300.31 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 300.31 and 181.04 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 300.31 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/300.31 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 300.31 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 54,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366.17/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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