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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 298.89 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 298.89 and 183.31 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 298.89 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/298.89 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 298.89 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 54,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790.46/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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