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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 297.74 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 297.74 and 187.99 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 297.74 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/297.74 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 297.74 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 55,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,971.87/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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