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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 299.36 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 299.36 and 181.58 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 299.36 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/299.36 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 299.36 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 54,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,357.79/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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