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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.83, 299.75 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.83, 299.75 and 165.27 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.83 : 299.75 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.83/299.75 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.83x = 299.75 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.83x = 49,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538.86/199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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