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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 274.02 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 274.02 and 174.30 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 274.02 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/274.02 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 274.02 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 47,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,761.69/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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