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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.88, 275.92 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.88, 275.92 and 180.12 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.88 : 275.92 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.88/275.92 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.88x = 275.92 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.88x = 49,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698.71/199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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